Google has begun rolling out two upgrades to its Search platform. Effective immediately, Gemini 3 is now the default AI model powering AI Overviews for all users worldwide.
The company introduced its new family of AI systems last November. At launch, Google deployed Gemini 3 in AI Overviews via a router that routed only the most difficult questions to the model. This change makes Gemini 3 the standard across the board. The upgrade aims to deliver more credible and relevant summaries.
The second enhancement enables users to enter an AI Mode conversation directly from an AI Overview. Google first previewed the feature late last year.
“In our testing, we’ve found that people prefer an experience that flows naturally into a conversation — and that asking follow‑up questions while keeping the context from AI Overviews makes Search more helpful,” said Robby Stein, vice president of product for Google Search. “It’s one fluid experience with prominent links to continue exploring: a quick snapshot when you need it, and deeper conversation when you want it.”
The direct jump to AI Mode from AI Overviews is available starting today on mobile devices using Google Search.
